Dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction treated with Pinggan Yuyin Qingre formula: a stratified randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical efficacy on improving the quality of meibum in patients suffer from dry eye disease (DED) due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) with hyperactivity ofdue todeficiency pattern after being treated with Pinggan Yuyin Qingre formula (, PGYYQR). METHODS: Totally 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included and stratified into three levels according to the level of MGD (1-3), and patients in each level was randomly allocated into the treatment group and control group according to a 1∶1 ratio. Both groups were treated with sodium hyaluronate eye drops, and the treatment group was also given PGYYQR granules. Both groups were treated continuously for eight weeks. The score of the properties of meibomian gland (MG) secretion, the score of the palpebral margins, the average noninvasive tear breakup time (NITBUTav), lipid layer thickness (LLT), and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome efficacy were compared between the two groups after treatment. RESULTS: A total of 116 cases were included in the statistical analysis. The differences were statistically significant in the score of the properties of MG secretion, the score of the palpebral margins, and NITBUTav between the two groups after treatment, the treatment group was superior to the control group; there was no evidence of a difference in LLT. In terms of TCM syndrome efficacy, the total effective rate was 84.7% in the treatment group and 50.9% in the control group, with the statistically significant difference. None of the included cases had adverse reactions. CONCLUSIONS: PGYYQR is effective in improving the quality of meibum, and the tear film stability which thereby relieving the ocular symptoms in MGD-related DED patients with hyperactivity ofdue todeficiency pattern.

Current situation and strategy of acupuncture and moxibustion in the Republic of Guinea / 国际中医中药杂志

With the increasing number of Chinese medical aid and the overseas development of Chinese medicine, acupuncture has spreaded to and the Republic of Guinea and saw develoment. At present, only China Guinea Friendship Hospital and Astatin Hospital have set up Acupuncture Department, which have equipped with basic acupuncture instruments and acupuncture is used as the main treatment method, and acupuncture is a self funded project. There is no acupuncture major in the local education system, neither laws and regulations on acupuncture and moxibustion. Language barrier also makes it difficult for doctors in the two countries to communicate. Thus, it is recommended to consider geographic, diet, and medical factors when formulating acupuncture treatment plans which are suitable for local conditions, and launching new projects such as laser acupuncture treatment and ear concha electroacupuncture treatment, while improving the language level of foreign aid physicians, designing suitable teaching materials, and using multimedia technology for teaching. Besides, we should promote legislation, conduct academic and cultural exchanges, so as to better promote the development of acupuncture and moxibustion in Guinea.

The investigation and analysis on the Chinese Medicine courses for the students major in western medicine / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To investigate the evaluation and suggestion of the courses of Chinese Medicine for clinical students majoring in medical college. Methods In January 2017, at the end of the Chinese Medicine courses, a total of 35 clinical students of Capital Medical University were investigated through a questionnaire, mainly related to students' understanding of Chinese medicine; evaluation and suggestions for Chinese Medicine education and teaching. Results The majority of students believed that Chinese medicine was safe and effective. The proportion of believing worthing learning that the Chinese medicine accounted for 94.3% (33/35), and who believed Chinese medicine helpful for the clinical work accounted for 82.9% (29/35). However, the proportion of satisfaction with the current teaching method was 60% (21/35). Conclusions Most of the clinical students in this investigation have recognized the role of Chinese medicine, and have shown great interest in studying the course, but they are not satisfied with the current teaching. To improve the teaching quality of Chinese Medicine through the reform should be the direction of teachers' efforts in the future.

Experience of ZHI Nan in treating allergic rhinitisof / 中华中医药杂志

Pro. ZHI Nan in treating allergic rhinitisof. Study with the specialist for years and reviewing her clinical experiece led by the principle of treating the primary and the secondary aspects at the same time and strengthening healthy qi to eliminate pathogens. The common used four methods are expelling wind, clearing heat, excreting dampness and reinforcing deficiency. A new syndrome of wind-cold attacking the lung and interior dampness-heat was found according to morden people's constitution. It is different from the traditional syndromes of wind-cold attacking the lungs and deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney. It's curative effect is verified on clinic.